AFK? PowerSense Helps Save Your Battery
For times when your priority is a long-lasting laptop battery, PowerSense can trigger Windows Power saver automatically after your PC is idle for an interval of time that you specify.
Create Your Own PowerSense Modes
Variations of PowerSense™ Ultra Performance and Endurance modes are built into LiveBoost, suited specifically to editing, gaming, graphic design and other activities that demand different degrees of system speed and stamina.
Changing PowerSense Modes Manually
PowerSense modes trigger whenever you launch a trigger app such as a video editing program or gaming client. Occasionally you may wish to manually switch PowerSense modes without relying on a specific program to trigger the desired mode.
More Computer Speed Awaits with Windows Power Switching
Windows defaults your computer’s power plan to a “Balanced” setting. This means it tries to conserve power without compromising system speed, but the unhappy result is that neither is really achieved.
Enabling Sound FX When PowerSense Switches Modes
LiveBoost can be set to play distinct sounds that let you know when your power settings have changed to one of the seven built-in modes, as well as any custom modes you create.
Disabling and Re-enabling the System Tray Icon
There are three ways to hide the LiveBoost tray icon, though this will inhibit easy access to PowerSense modes and other functionality. This tip will also show you how to re-enable the icon once it is hidden from your system tray.
Using LiveBoost Desktop Controls
This tip explores the functions available right from your desktop by clicking the LiveBoost system tray icon.
Finding Your Way Around in LiveBoost
LiveBoost has been fully integrated into System Mechanic. To better access the various settings to help maximize processor, RAM and hard disk performance, let’s explore the four main tabs within the LiveBoost interface.
Saving and Recalling Custom NetBooster Profiles
NetBooster’s Advanced Internet Settings menu lets you easily take a “snapshot” of your current Internet configuration for recall at any time later. For example, you can toggle between network settings separately customized for gaming, streaming or large file transfer.
Four Ways to Restore Previous NetBooster Settings
On occasion you may experiment with NetBooster’s many Advanced Internet Settings, only to find you want to revert to prior settings.
